The dream of many nursing professionals in Colombia is to be able to gain work experience outside the country, but this dream is often cut short by the number of procedures they have to go through before arriving.

However, Johana Botero, who was born in Caldas and has lived in Quebec for 10 years, has crossed all the barriers. Her story is an example of dedication and perseverance because, like many Colombians looking for job opportunities abroad, she had to face endless procedures and paperwork before being able to practice her profession as a nurse in Canada.

Currently, she works as coordinator of the Outpatient Clinic for the CISSS de la Montérégie-Est, she was part of the admission and equivalence committee, one of the most important committees of the College of Nurses of Quebec Order nurses from Quebec, currently working on a voluntary basis with the nursing school and with various Canadian hospitals, particularly in Quebec, to improve the equivalence process and promote the recruitment of nurses in Latin America.

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This passionate nurse understands that the dream of many of her colleagues in the country is to have work experience abroad, but often this dream turns into an ordeal.

“I dedicate myself to my work as a nurse, but I also have another passion, that of being able to guide other Latino nurses, and particularly Colombian nurses, to realize their dream of practicing in Canada; I help those in need through my social networks NURSES CANADABotero explained.

Due to some difficulties and shortcomings encountered by the nurse at the beginning of her migration process and career equivalencies in Canada, Botero began to analyze how she could facilitate and transmit the knowledge acquired in the matter to other interested nurses. . “I need to transmit this information and my experience in a massive way” explained the nurse. From there was born his idea to create a Page on Facebook and Instagram, which bears the name of nurses canada. She began to create informative content on the subject of equivalencies as a nurse in Canada.

Two years ago, officially, given the growth and recognition it had acquired, it decided to register the brand, Enfermeras Canadá, as a company incorporated in said country to advise nurses around the world whole, and 2 people work there from Colombia and more than 10 immigrant nurses collaborate with her in her company, helping more nurses to realize their dream of practicing as a nurse in Canada, she even already advises social workers and physiotherapists.

“I can say that hundreds of nurses have benefited from the information and have been able to validate their titles thanks to my social media content and a few others have benefited from my personalized advice,” he added. Over the past year, thanks to its professional advisory services, at least 30 nurses have arrived in Canada and more than 60 nurses are in the process of equivalency to realize their dream of practicing in Canada.

“I collaborate with hospitals in the province of Quebec, with the College of Nursing, so I always have first-hand information. In addition, I can make direct links with hospitals if the person is directly involved in my support process, since I closely follow their progress and development. We offer you a personalized process where I assess your potential and your profile, we also help you prepare for the interview, prepare your CV and that you can successfully apply for the calls,” said Botero.

Behind the Hispanic Woman 2021 award, there is a persevering woman who believes in Colombia. Even the Canadian cold does not take away from Botero the warmth of the tropics that he carries in his heart; recognizes that Colombian nurses are very well prepared and qualified; Thus, people interested in working in Canada already have a guardian angel who offers them light on the path of their dreams.

Learn more about this alternative to practicing as a nurse in Canada at www.nursescanada.com

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